Homestyle Mac and Cheese Bake

 Preparation Time:

60 min.

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Total Calories:
525 kcal

Cuisine:
American

Category:

Main Course

Comfort Food

Ingredients:

• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Saucepan
• Baking dish
• Whisk
• Colander
• Measuring cups

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
• Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
• Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
• Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 525kcal
• Carbs: 60g
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 25g